DATELINE: in the Shire, Indy, 21 February 2006

Back from nice trip to Boscobel WI, my hometown. Fun times with two of my six siblings and one of my nieces.

Hit the Chicago Shedd Aquarium on Friday on drive up, which was really cool. Only problem: I have so many kids (4) that the family membership pack was actually cheaper!

Oddly enough, a nice article about me and PNM in my hometown newspaper this week. I will try to blog later tonight, but no promises.

Got what was winding its way through the family finally, on ride home last night, and it's already blossomed into the usual right-side ear infection/sinus infection combo. Got a doc appointment for tomorrow, which means I will be close to brain dead until Thursday morning, when the antibiotics have had a chance to work some magic.

Good week to get sick, as I am not traveling at all and need to work on my taxes.

Toured the house today: floors all done now, including the garage's special coating. We talk more and more about the closing, moving in, etc. Much of outside work won't be done, due to weather restrictions, but big French tile/drain already put in along back line of property, so drainage permanently fixed now, which is a big relief given the huge rains recently. Closet people and appliances coming soon.

Will try to work some tonight, but I have my doubts. Looks like the Olympics for me.

[posted for Tom by Sean]